Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

Emergency call 111 Emergency text 111

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Heads Up 002 - Auckland Rest Home
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During May 2006 a fire occurred in a Rest Home and Hospital complex in Auckland that could have led to a
loss of lives.

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Learn about the history of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, from the early days of localised fire services to the unified organisation that exists today.

FAIP Statistics 2012-2013
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Heads Up 027 - Fire protection systems
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Three separate fires have demonstrated the effectiveness of smoke alarms and sprinkler systems in differing circumstances.

Fire and Emergency levy for 2026-2029

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